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Policy Associate

[Posted 04/26/10]

Organization: The New York Academy of Medicine
Website: http://www.nyam.org/
Job Type: Full-time
Location: New York, New York
Description: Mission
The Division of Health Policy (DHP) brings together researchers, policymakers, community members, and key stakeholders to think strategically and creatively about the root causes of health outcomes and to identify and develop evidence to influence urban health policies that reduce health disparities, encourage the spread of best practices, and raise awareness of how economic, social, and other policies and practices influence the broad determinants of community health. Current priorities include promoting active aging, strengthening the public health infrastructure, and eliminating disparities in specific populations.

Policy Associate
The DHP is seeking a Policy Associate to lead implementation of the activities for NYAM’s new statewide center on obesity prevention, funded by the New York State Department of Health. This center will promote evidence-based policy and environmental approaches toward improving the physical activity and nutritional environments for all New Yorkers, including the disabled, older adults, and racial and ethnic minorities. The center will particularly focus on aspects of economic development, transportation planning, and land use that affect opportunities for healthy eating and exercise. The Policy Associate will conduct obesity-related policy research and analysis, help create and implement a statewide policy agenda, staff a statewide coalition, and organize training’s and technical assistance across New York State.

Job Responsibilities
• Policy Analysis and Research: Conduct literature reviews to identify evidence-based practices and keep abreast of policy and programmatic approaches to obesity prevention in New York State, nationally, and internationally; develop policy briefs for internal and external audiences.
• Coalition Management: Recruit and maintain relationships with Coalition members from multiple sectors (including health, public health, local government, business, and media) across New York State; develop materials, agendas, and other materials for Coalition meetings as needed; oversee all meeting logistics and facilitate Coalition meetings.
• Policy Advocacy: With guidance from the Center Director and Coalition, develop and implement the Center’s Policy Agenda, which will address both community-level and statewide action. The plan will include developing appropriate materials for public and policymaker education; developing relationships with organizations from a variety of sectors and coordinating strategies; arranging and participating in meetings with elected officials, agency executives, business leaders, and others; and developing training and technical assistance that support the Policy Agenda, among other activities.
• Training and Technical Assistance: Work with Center staff to create web-based and in-person trainings for public health and other community leadership. Organize and participate in technical assistance visits to community health programs across the state that are implementing healthy eating and physical activity projects. Identify and contract with appropriate experts to conduct the training and technical assistance.
• Project Management: Maintain systems and reports tracking all aspects of the Center and Coalition, including its policy agenda, training and technical assistance program, and evaluation. Assure progress on Center and Coalition goals. Work with NYAM staff to meet programmatic and financial requirements. Ensure Center efforts complement other NYAM, NYS Department of Health, NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene projects, and other relevant initiatives.
• Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications: • Master’s degree and at least 7 years experience in public health, urban planning, or a related field.
• Knowledge of and previous experience addressing land use, transportation planning, or economic development, particularly as they pertain to increasing physical activity and healthy food choices.
• Knowledge of the public health and disease prevention networks and efforts in New York State.
• Experience developing policy briefs and memos.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain professional relationships with a wide array of individuals.
• Experience in meeting facilitation and consensus-building, and participating in meetings with elected officials, agency executives, and business leaders.
• Strong organizational skills and experience coordinating multiple tasks.
• Excellent public speaking, writing, and interpersonal skills.
• Facility with online communication strategies, including social networking tools.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently and meet scheduled deadlines.
How to Apply: To Apply
Please send a resume and cover letter to:
Human Resources, P.O. Box DHPPA
The New York Academy of Medicine
1216 5th Avenue
New York, NY 10029
Fax: 212-534-8691
Email: hr@nyam.org – Please include DH-Policy Associate in subject line


Deadline: 5/30/2010



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